Medical Officer Grade 1, 2 And 3 Job at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• MBchB/ MBBCh or equivalent qualification. Appropriate qualification and work experience that allows registration with the HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner and proof of current registration with HPCSA:
• Grade 1: No experience required after registration as Medical Officer with the HPCSA;
• Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Officer;
• Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Officer.
• Ability and willingness to perform duties outside of normal hours and away from base of employment when required, including overnight and weekend calls, with availability at the relevant Facility/scene within 30 - 45 minutes of the call being logged;
• A valid driver’s license; Willingness to perform medico-legal death investigations, including performance of forensic autopsies; expected to give evidence in Courts; Computer literacy (MS Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint);
• Willingness to obtain the CMSA Dip For Med(SA) qualification within 12 to 24 months; Good working knowledge of relevant FPS legislation; Good written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.

Duties :

• Providing comprehensive medico-legal investigation of death services, inclusive of death scene attendance, after-hour services during the week and over weekends, performance of forensic post mortem examinations including medico-legal autopsies, preparation of relevant medico-legal reports and court attendance; Supporting the implementation of a standardised, quality forensic pathology service;
• Completing documents for statistical and data analysis purposes; The maintenance of records and reports including archiving and filing; Participation in academic activities in the Department; Assisting the Head: Clinical Unit in service and management duties; Rendering other related professional services and duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Closing Date : 31-08-2026